H1B, L1, H4, and L2 Visas Appointments – Dropbox and Regular Updates for 2023
100K H and L Visa Appointments
US Consulates plan to open about 100,000 appointments for the year 2023 in the next few weeks. Most of these appointments will be primarily for the dropbox or renewal applicants.
They will open slots for regular first-time H1B visa stamping applicants as well, along with them. These 100K slots will be available for H1B, H4, L1, and L2 visa applicants.
How to book a H/L appointment
They suggest checking every 2 or 3 hours in the next few weeks to get an appointment. These slots will be mainly opening in October, so keep tabs on the system and do not overcheck as it will lock you out.
Dropbox 48 Months from Expiry is not applicable
In order to qualify for Dropbox, for H and L Visa categories, all you need is to have a previously issued US Visa in any category. There is no specific requirement of 48 months from expiration.